US Bridges

SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow

Good

Calhoun County, Georgia · 1.1 MI W of Dickey · Structure no. 000000003750260

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow in Calhoun County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,725 by 2021. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesSR 37
CrossesPachitla Creek Overflow
Location1.1 MI W of Dickey
RouteState Highway 37
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.55524, -84.67971
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,725 by 2021
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$32 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 37 over Pachitla Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.